Total Balalaika Show
Synopsis
A 57-minute documentary of a Helsinki concert featuring the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Red Army Choir and Ballet, who collaborate on a number of US Rock songs sung in English (like "Sweet Home, Alabama") as well as more traditional Russian songs like the "Volga Boatman."
Part of the Leningrad Cowboys Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Total Balalaika Show 1994
Type: Clip • Published 2016-08-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Boris Aleksandrov, Tipe Johnson
- Original Title
- Total Balalaika Show
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, French, Finnish, English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Provisual, Sputnik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Boris Aleksandrov, Tipe Johnson
Heikki Ortamo
Timo Linnasalo
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Boris Aleksandrov
Original Music Composer
Heikki Ortamo
Director of Photography
Timo Linnasalo
Editor
Tipe Johnson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Total Balalaika Show.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Total Balalaika Show.
Abstrusest 2
list2
500 best 94's movies
The Criterion Collection
Every film released by The Criterion Collection on DVD, Blu-ray or 4K, including box sets and Eclipse. Enumerated from Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Missing Mine
Sodaplayer's Documentaries
More Like Total Balalaika Show
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Total Balalaika Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Total Balalaika Show about?
A 57-minute documentary of a Helsinki concert featuring the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Red Army Choir and Ballet, who collaborate on a number of US Rock songs sung in English (like "Sweet Home, Alabama") as well as more traditional Russian songs like the "Volga Boatman."
Who directed Total Balalaika Show?
Total Balalaika Show was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Total Balalaika Show?
The principal cast of Total Balalaika Show includes Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt, Sakke Järvenpää, Sakari Kuosmanen, Jore Marjaranta.
When was Total Balalaika Show released and how long is it?
Total Balalaika Show was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Total Balalaika Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Total Balalaika Show was composed by Boris Aleksandrov, Tipe Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Total Balalaika Show?
Total Balalaika Show holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).